Rates.
Everything we charge, on one page. Prices are ex GST and current as of August 2026. If your job doesn't fit neatly on this page, ring us and we'll work it out with you on the phone.
Spraying by water rate
| Band | Rate | Minimum / modifier |
|---|---|---|
| Broadacre spray, up to 20 L/ha | $32/ha | $950 mobilisation minimum |
| Spray, 21–40 L/ha | $42/ha | Terrain, canopy and refill access may add 10–25% |
| High-volume / complex application | from $55/ha | Quoted after field and label review — no automatic price |
| Spot spraying / difficult terrain | $275–$325/hr | Steep, timbered, pasture weeds, hand-flown work |
| Jobs under 10 ha | $250–$260/hr | Two-hour minimum |
Spreading, seeding and survey
| Line item | Rate | Minimum / modifier |
|---|---|---|
| Granular spreading & seeding | $38–$75/ha | Product rate and payload cycles drive the price |
| Spreading — hourly alternative | $300–$330/hr | Approx. 650–800 kg/hr placed; 10–20 ha/hr for seed |
| Aerial survey & mapping | $6–$12/ha | $450 job minimum · analytics priced separately · maps within 48 hrs |
Everything else
| Line item | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | $1.25–$1.5/km | Road distance, from base |
| Setup, wash-down and pack-up | $150 | Charged once per operating location, not per paddock |
| Complexity loading | up to +$80/hr | Powerlines, stock, dense obstacles, difficult access |
| Multi-chemical mixing | POA | Where more than two products are tank-mixed |
| Chemical supplied by us | cost + handling | Prepaid in full before the job |
| Day rate | from $2,200/day | Multi-paddock or multi-day programmes |
Weather-window reservation$1,500–$3,000/day
Holds a crew and aircraft for a named window; credited in part against completed work.
Enquire →Enterprise capacity planfrom $30,000/year
Plus usage · reserved seasonal capacity, SLA, multi-site reporting, minimum hectares.
Enquire →The fine print, in plain English.
- Minimum job: 10 hectares for per-hectare pricing. Smaller jobs go on the hourly rate with a two-hour minimum.
- Deposit: 50% on booking if you're supplying the chemical. 100% prepaid if we're supplying it.
- Weather: we don't fly outside label conditions. If we stand down for wind or inversion, you're not charged and we rebook you first.
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours out. Inside 24 hours the setup fee and travel apply.
- What's included: aircraft, batteries, generator, water cart, mixing gear, crew, insurance, and your job record.
- What's not: chemical (unless we supply it), and any permits specific to your property.
End of rate card · prices ex GST · current as of August 2026